The Skylon from the Transport Pavilion under construction, South Bank: 20th century

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The Skylon from the Transport Pavilion under construction, South Bank. Henry Grant took this photo during the construction of the South Bank exhibition of the Festival of Britain. The partially constructed frame of the towering Skylon is seen through a gap in the glass facade of the Transport Pavilion. An exhibit for the air displays, celebrating British aviation, is also visible.